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Ilex verticillata

common winterberry

While many native plants can claim fabulously red fall foliage, none can beat winterberry for fall fruit, with the berries, borne by female plants, hanging onto the plant well into winter and serving as a good foodsource for birds once the fruits soften a bit.

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Height: 4-10 ft
Spread: 4-10 ft
Hardiness Zone: 3-9


Bloom Color: White

Characteristics & Attributes

Cultivation Status
Species
Exposure
Sun
Part Shade
Soil Moisture
Average
Wet
Ecoregion
(58) Northeastern Highlands
(83) Eastern Great Lakes Lowlands
(59) Northeastern Coastal Zone
(84) Atlantic Coastal Pine Barrens
(82) Acadian Plains and Hills
Ornamental Interest
Fall/Winter Fruit
Spring Bloom
Attracts Wildlife
Host Plant
Other Pollinators/Wildlife
Attracts Songbirds
Attracts Bees
Tolerance
Compaction Tolerant
Salt Tolerant
Urban Environment
Deer/Rabbit Resistant
Additional Attributes
Dioecious (fruits only on female plants)
Low Maintenance
Landscape Use
Hedge/screening
Rain Garden
Naturalize
Attractive Fall Foliage and/or Ornamental Fruit
Red Fruit


North American Distribution


common winterberry - Ilex verticillata from Native Plant Trust
common winterberry - Ilex verticillata from Native Plant Trust
common winterberry - Ilex verticillata from Native Plant Trust
common winterberry - Ilex verticillata from Native Plant Trust
common winterberry - Ilex verticillata from Native Plant Trust